A struggle to survive
Her street's too hot to handle
And its blood run cold as ice

[Pre-Chorus]
But there's no evil strong enough, no, no
Her faith in love will rise above, oh, whoa

[Chorus]
Keep on shinin', golden girl
Light a candle for the world
Take your fire from inside
Warm the darkness, light the night
Bring your heaven to the ground
Never let them tear it down
So much soul when you're glowin', golden girl

[Verse 2]
Her heart cries out yearning
For those without a prayer
(For those without a prayer)
But the dues she pays unending
Is the cross she chose to bear
(Chose to bear)

[Pre-Chorus]
And there's no evil strong enough, no, no
Her faith in love will rise above, oh, whoa

[Chorus]
Keep on shinin', golden girl
Light a candle for the world
Take your fire from inside
Warm the darkness, light the night
Bring your heaven to the ground
Never let them tear it down
So much soul when you're glowin', golden girl

[Piano Solo]

[Pre-Chorus]
And there's no evil strong enough, no, no
Her faith in love will rise above, oh, whoa, yeah

[Chorus]
Keep on shinin', golden girl
Light a candle for the world
Take your fire from inside
Warm the darkness, light the night
Bring your heaven to the ground
Never let them tear it down
So much soul when you're glowin', golden girl

Keep on shinin', golden girl
Light a candle for the world
Take your fire from inside
Warm the darkness, light the night
Bring your heaven to the ground
Never let them tear it down
So much soul when you're glowin', golden girl

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
Keep on shinin'